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Challenger drops recount of 14-vote GOP primary margin for state Sen. Liz Brown
Darren Vogt submitted a petition Monday to the state Recount Commission to dismiss the recount request he filed May 19.
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Published July 20State senate candidates discussed government transparency
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County hosted a candidate forum meeting for the District 20 state senate candidates.
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Published July 20Manatee County updated its Comprehensive Plan, which sets the county’s development priorities until 2045
Mantee County's Comprehensive Plan will set the county's developmental priorities by pushing and prioritizing environmental policies.
Court to consider lawsuit claiming Marion County Prosecutor's Office, IMPD's participation in 'profiteering scheme'
The lawsuit claims police are seizing money at a FedEx hub in Indianapolis and the prosecutor's office is keeping it permanently through civil forfeiture processes.
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Published July 20In Tampa City Council race, Candice Cowen already has endorsements from state reps and school board members
Since announcing her run for Tampa City Council last month, Candice Cowen is off to a significant start. The Tampa native running for District 3 leads in campaign donations, with $9,875 as of the last reporting period, as well as earning endorsements from State Rep. Michele…
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Published July 20What could property tax amendment mean for homeowners?
Florida voters will decide in November whether to expand the state's homestead exemption.
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Published July 20The Scoop: Mon. July 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The City of Clearwater has moved forward with keeping Duke Energy as the city’s electricity provider.
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Published July 20Florida property tax proposal could leave counties with $420 million in Medicaid costs, says economists
With a potential cut in property tax revenue looming for Florida’s counties, other costs are on the rise. The state’s top economists this week agreed that Florida’s 67 counties will be on the hook for nearly $420 million of what the state will spend on Medicaid this fiscal year.…
Updated: City of Utica files interest arbitration against firefighters association
UTICA, N.Y. (WFXV/WUTR) - The City of Utica and the Utica Professional Firefighter's Association recent negotiations for a new contract could have negative effects on staffing. Even though the current contract expired in March 2025, it's still in affect. However, the association…
Rep. Andre Carson backs permanent daylight saving time following US House vote
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson expressed support for making daylight saving time permanent following a vote by the Indiana delegation, while Governor Mike Braun ended the state's supplier diversity program and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed a proposed wheel tax increase.
Madison County Sheriff's Department mourns loss of K-9 'Spike'
Spike joined the sheriff's department around his 1st birthday, when he came to the agency from the Netherlands.
Madison County Sheriff's Department K9 passes away
MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — A K9 that served with the Madison County Sheriff's Department has passed away. The Edgewood Police Department posted on social media on Saturday, expressing its condolences to MCSD over the loss of K9 Spike. "Spike was an outstanding dog and an incredible…